How many people need a seat?
Count the usual seats first, then add the places that matter when the table is full.
Custom dining tables
A dining table should work on an ordinary night and still have room when the house is full. Its dimensions, wood, and base are chosen around the available space and the chairs that will sit around it.
Ask about dining tables- Build timing
- Usually 6–10 weeks
A comfortable seat for everyone
The chairs you love can help shape the new table. Their width and arm height matter as much as the number of places you need.
How much room do you have?
Measure the open floor area and note doorways, cabinets, radiators, or other fixed features nearby.
Are you keeping your chairs?
Chair width and arm height affect the spacing and the base. A quick photo is enough to start.
Which details caught your eye?
Save examples of leg shapes, edge profiles, woods, or finishes you like. References are more useful than trying to name a style.
What the written proposal covers
The proposal records the finished size, wood, base, finish, delivery plan, and current build window. The quote appears there before a deposit is requested.
See how commissions work- Finished dimensions and seating plan
- Wood, base, edge, and finish
- Current build window
- Delivery or freight plan
Completed dining table projects
See how the materials and proportions come together in a finished home. Each of these pieces was made for its own space.
Custom dining tables for homes across southern Maine
Jonathan builds dining tables for homes across southern Maine, including York and Cumberland counties. Local delivery usually includes bringing the piece into the room. Direct delivery is available across much of New England, and freight anywhere in the continental US.
Questions about custom dining tables
Do the table dimensions need to be exact before reaching out?
No. The usable room size, number of seats, and a photo are enough to identify which measurements are needed next.
Can a new table work with chairs already in the room?
Yes. Chair width, arm height, and a straight-on photo help determine the spacing, overhang, and base position.
Do you deliver dining tables across southern Maine?
Yes. Jonathan delivers across southern Maine and brings the piece into the room. Direct delivery and freight are available beyond that; see Delivery.
What woods can I choose for a custom dining table?
Walnut, white oak, maple, reclaimed oak, hickory and pine are common choices. Room photos and how you will use the piece help narrow it down.
How long does a custom dining table take?
Usually 6 to 10 weeks. Your start and finish dates are confirmed in the written proposal.
Make room for the table and chairs
Ask about a custom dining table
Share the room, the chairs, and how many people gather around the table most often. A photo and rough measurements are enough to start.
- What to send
- Rough size, ZIP, and photos
- Build schedule
- Confirmed in your proposal
- Written quote
- Before any deposit